Territory Manager - Los Angeles North

Territory Manager

The Territory Manager will be responsible for driving adoption of BD's Biosurgery products and Surgiphor with physicians, clinicians, materials management and other key decision makers.

Other essential functions of the position include:

• Presents, educates, and provides in-services on the process/procedure of properly using the Company's products to surgeons, OR staff, and other individuals.
• Identifying, targeting and closing new business
• Providing on-site technical support during procedures to ensure proper use of the products. Training and educating physicians and hospital staff on the use of the products. Ensuring surgeons and staff have the most current product information available. Ensuring effective utilization of the products by all trained surgeons within territory.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and capabilities of BD's products, channels, and methods of distribution.
• Responsible for meeting territory sales and profitability goals.
• Responsible for developing new prospects and establishing new customers.
• Informs customers of new and current products, back orders, general order status, current pricing structure, company policy changes, and forecasts for new needs.
• Achieves prompt, mutually satisfactory solution to customers' complaints.
• Keeps promises and appointments. Exercises courtesy and ethical manners at all times.
• Attends customers' meetings and trade shows with post-convention feedback.
• Informs District Manager and Franchise of significant market changes, competitive activity, customers' credit status, and needed company policy changes. Should be thoroughly knowledgeable of competitive distribution, discounts, local terms, strategy, including strengths and weaknesses.
• Maintains equipment, advertising, and promotional matter in a presentable and orderly manner.
• Completes all paperwork on time and thoroughly; Keeps accurate up-to-date account records; Utilizes sales funnel to set goals and target accounts; Devises and follows route plan guided by customers' buying habits, current volume of orders, location of prospects, and competitive circumstances.
• Must have all basic product knowledge and acquire knowledge of all new products added to the line and apply this knowledge to adequately conduct in-service education to all hospitals.
• Stays within expense budget.
• Maintains relationships with the District Manager, fellow Territory Managers, and customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline
• A minimum of 2 3 years of relevant sales experienced is required.
• Operating room sales/medical device experience is preferred.
• Documentation of successful sales performance is required.
• The ability to work in an operating room environment is required.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, communication, organizational and planning skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers' license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company. Driving records may be monitored on an annual basis or as needed.
• Must poses and maintain a criminal background satisfactory to BD. Criminal backgrounds may be monitored on an annual basis or as needed.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with Internal Customers Sales Training, Marketing, National Accounts, Customer Service, Contracts, Field Sales Team and External Customers KOLs, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurses, and Sourcing.
• Thorough understanding of the needs/analysis approach to sales.
• Understands contract administration and group purchasing.
• Must live within assigned region
• Travel Approximately 80% of work time will be spent traveling, including overnight.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued license driver's license with 3 years of consecutive driving history and meet BD's auto safety standards'.

Additional Desirable Qualification Skills and Knowledge:

• Procedure knowledge adequate to illustrate convincingly the benefits of BD's products.
• Basic anatomy Ability to discuss the various products in relation to the human body.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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USA RI - Warwick

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